Volunteer-Driven Success: How Freedom Waters Foundation Changes Lives On the Water.

Welcome to the Outdoor Adventure Series! In today’s episode, we're chatting with Debra Frenkel, founder and chief operating officer of the Freedom Waters Foundation, live from beautiful Naples, Florida. Debra shares the inspiring journey that led her from working as a clinical social worker in Chicago to establishing a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing the well-being of children and adults with disabilities—including illnesses like cancer—as well as veterans through therapeutic boating experiences.

Discover how Debra’s vision evolved from volunteering at disabled sailing programs to creating Freedom Waters Foundation, which now brings thousands of people out on the water every year. You’ll hear about milestone moments, the healing power of nature, and the organization’s growth into multiple states, fueled by a dedicated community of volunteers and supporters.

DISCUSSION

Introduction of Debra Frenkel, founder and Chief Operating Officer of Freedom Waters Foundation

1. Transition from Social Work to the Boating World
2. Development of Expertise in Disabled Sailing
3. Founding of Freedom Waters Foundation
4. Early Milestones and Growth of the Foundation
5. Evolution of Freedom Waters Foundation: Organizational Life Cycle
6. Participant Outreach & Program Expansion
7. Therapeutic Benefits of Boating Experiences
8. Volunteer Program: Recruitment and Culture
9. Geographic Reach & Scope of Programming
10. Program Offerings
11. Freedom Waters Foundation Website Overview
12. Meaning and Impact of the Foundation
13. Guiding Values and Personal Philosophy
14. Community, Stories, and Future Opportunities

LEARN MORE

To learn more about Debra and the Freedom Waters Foundation, visit their website at https://freedomwatersfoundation.org/ or on these social sites: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freedomwatersfoundation/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freedomwatersfoundation

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/freedom-waters-foundation/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FreedomWatersFoundationNaples

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KEYWORDS

Freedom Waters Foundation Therapeutic Boating, Adaptive Sailing. Inclusion On The Water, Healing Power of Water, Naples Florida, Collier County, Outdoor Adventure Series

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